Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Gaana Hindi, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our music distribution platform and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you register or use our services:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
• Payment information for processing transactions
• Account credentials (username, password)
• Identification details for royalty payments (e.g., tax ID, bank details)

2.2 Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information, such as:

• Usage data (e.g., pages visited, features used)
• Device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Analytics data to improve our services

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and manage music distribution services
• Process payments and distribute royalties
• Communicate with you about your account or support inquiries
• Improve our platform and services
• Send promotional offers and updates (with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 With Third Parties

We may share your information with:

• Digital streaming platforms for music distribution
• Payment processors for transaction handling
• Analytics providers to understand platform usage
• Legal authorities when required by law

4.2 Non-Personal Information

We may share aggregated or anonymized data for marketing, research, or analytics purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits
• Access controls for employee data handling

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enhance user experience
• Track platform usage
• Analyze trends and performance

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our platform.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access your data
• Request corrections to inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Restrict or object to certain data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us via the information provided in Section 10.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:

• Account information is retained while your account is active
• Royalty payment data is retained for tax and legal compliance
• Usage data may be retained for analytics purposes

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via:

• Email notification to registered users
• Announcement on our website
• In-platform notifications

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.